I feel like this game kind of came out of nowhere. We got a few small announcements and then nothing major until close to the release date, unlike the insane marketing blitz that was FF15. Maybe I was just out of the loop.
Anyways I’m curious if anyone has any thoughts or opinions about it? I love Final Fantasy games but this one seems so different. Tbf I haven’t played the demo, I’m planning on trying it tonight, but I’m curious what everyone thinks about such a major release.
I’m a big FF fan, and I’ve been purposely avoiding media releases on 16. Too many games lately overhype/overpromise and underdeliver. Played the demo over the weekend and loved it, then I found out it releases this week and immediately ordered it. First game in years that I’ve bought before release day, so really hoping the rest of the game holds up. Very excited to start playing this week.
I haven’t had any interest in FF games since the original 7, but I played the demo after I saw it on the store just for fun. I think I’m gonna buy this one.
Other than some gripes and annoyances, it’s fucking fun. Closer to dark souls combat than the weird ATB stuff they’ve had for a while.
The writing is surprisingly okay, albeit with some cringe lines here and there and and overall trope-ey lore. Some of the exposition actually didn’t feel totally out of place!
My biggest concern is about grind, as is the case with much of the series, but we’ll see I guess.
I mean, I haven’t even played 15 so I guess I was out of the loop in the first place. Battle system looks great tho
I finished the demo this morning and pre-order the game. It’s light, fun, easy combat similar to Nier Automata or Kingdom Hearts mixed with a good story and voice acting and beautiful visuals. It is definitely very different than previous Final Fantasy games, though.
Demo blew me away. Last time I got chills like that from a game was the intro to Last Of Us back when it launched on PS3. Been craving a narrative driven game but didn’t expect this one to be so “mature.” Really loved the intro and if it reviews well gonna pick up a copy on launch day.
Also I come from frequenting reddit (sorry for the trope), but I saw tons of coverage for the game the last several months. Yoshi P and crew have been pretty good at showcasing what this game entailed. Partially why it’s been on my map as someone who usually isn’t interested in FF.
